Short Communication: Characterization of a New Genetic Variant in the Caprine k-casein Gene

• Published in: Journal of dairy science Vol. 85; no. 10; pp. 2679 - 2680
• Main Authors: Angiolillo, A., Yahyaoui, M.H., Sánchez, A., Pilla, F., Folch, J.M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Champaign Elsevier Inc 01.10.2002; Am Dairy Sci Assoc; American Dairy Science Association
• Subjects: genetic polymorphism; goat; k-casein; k-casein; genetic polymorphism; goat

A new polymorphism has been identified in the goat k-casein gene by evaluating genomic DNA from the Montefalcone breed in Italy. The polymorphic site consists of a single nucleotide substitution A to G at position 242 of the exon 4 and produces an amino acid substitution Asp/Gly. A polymerase chain...